How To Use Luster Dust / Sparkle Dust

Decorating By Echooo3 Updated 14 Apr 2010 , 2:04pm by ToniMarieLovesCuppies

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Echooo3 Posted 12 Apr 2010 , 5:13pm
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I just got a little jar of Sparkle Dusk but don't know how to use it. Do you mix it with something like vodka and paint it on? Do you brush it on dry?

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Echooo3 Posted 12 Apr 2010 , 5:28pm
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One more thing, please. What is the difference between luster dust and sparkle dust?

Thank you.

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TexasSugar Posted 12 Apr 2010 , 6:25pm
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What brand is the sparkle dust?

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Echooo3 Posted 12 Apr 2010 , 7:22pm
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www.fondantsource.com

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TexasSugar Posted 12 Apr 2010 , 7:38pm
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Ah okay, I don't know anything about the sparkle. Luster dust is a fine loose powder that can be dry brushed or mixed with extract/alcohol.

Is the Sparkle a really fine dust/powder or more grainy?

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Echooo3 Posted 12 Apr 2010 , 7:47pm
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TexasSugar, thank you so much for replying. It looks exactly the same as Luster Dust. It is a very fine powder. I will mix it with vodka and brush it on my cookie.

It is for a christening gown cookie that I want to look like satin.

Thanks!!

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TexasSugar Posted 12 Apr 2010 , 7:51pm
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I'd try it both ways on a scrap piece of fondant. Dry dusting is more subtle than when it is 'wet'.

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foxycake Posted 13 Apr 2010 , 12:10am
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I just got some pearl dust and was wondering if I have to mix it with vanilla to make it work?

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Enchantin-Cakes Posted 13 Apr 2010 , 10:12am
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Your lustre dust can either be used dry or wet, that is, mixed with alcohol. It all depends on the effect you're trying to create. Sparkle, i believe, is the same as glitters or shimmers or pixie. Yeah? Dab on a little water/glue/shortening on your stuff and just sprinkle it on. otherwise, if you're working on, say beads, after moistening a little, throw the balls in to coat with the stuff. But is sparkle dust same as giltters?

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Enchantin-Cakes Posted 13 Apr 2010 , 10:16am
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I just got some pearl dust and was wondering if I have to mix it with vanilla to make it work?




If you're painting, u mix with confectioner's alcohol. Otherwise, brush on dry before your stuff gets real dry and you'll be amazed at what u get!

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ToniMarieLovesCuppies Posted 14 Apr 2010 , 2:04pm
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i love that stuff! i brush it on right after i cut out my decorations and it looks absolutely beautiful! icon_smile.gif

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